I dislike Panto's shows with a passion! Am I on my own?

Biggins · 24-12-2012 12:37PM #1

As the thread title says "I dislike Panto's with a passion! Am I on my own?"
I cannot stand the stupid, irritating, silliness of it all.
I never got them as a kid in what was supposed to be entertaining use/value and as an adult, they are even worse through an adult perspective.
I avoid them like they are a dose of the plague.

Now I know "each to their own" - and rightly so. Thats the way it should be.
I wouldn't nor shouldn't impede anyone else's enjoyment of such shows.
I am just wondering if anyone feels the same as me... that they are a load of stupid cobbers?

suicide_circus · 24-12-2012 12:38PM

Oh no you dont !

admiralofthefleet · 24-12-2012 12:39PM

ive always hated them and found them a bit creepy to be honest, all they are is a way for washed up 'comedians' and actors to get a few bob

Biggins · 24-12-2012 12:39PM

suicide_circus wrote: »

Oh no you dont !

O' yes I do!

Rasheed · 24-12-2012 12:41PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

ive always hated them and found them a bit creepy to be honest, all they are is a way for washed up 'comedians' and actors to get a few bob

Have to agree, I can't stand them, even when I was a child.

And the tosspots that are in them nowadays, would not tempt me back.

RayCon · 24-12-2012 12:42PM

Can't stand them .... or Circuses ....

mathie · 24-12-2012 12:43PM

You're not on your own ... look behind you!

admiralofthefleet · 24-12-2012 12:48PM

RayCon wrote: »

Can't stand them .... or Circuses ....

im exactly the same with circuses. i dont mind admitting that at 31 years old i am afraid of the circus, there is just something sinister about it, fairground music as well gives me the heebie jeebies and dont get me started on clowns

AG2R · 24-12-2012 12:49PM

Biggins wrote: »

As the thread title says "I dislike Panto's with a passion! Am I on my own?"
I cannot stand the stupid, irritating, silliness of it all.
I never got them as a kid in what was supposed to be entertaining use/value and as an adult, they are even worse through an adult perspective.
I avoid them like they are a dose of the plague.

Now I know "each to their own" - and rightly so. Thats the way it should be.
I wouldn't nor shouldn't impede anyone else's enjoyment of such shows.
I am just wondering if anyone feels the same as me... that they are a load of stupid cobbers?

With a name like Biggins are you allowed to hate panto?

Pottler · 24-12-2012 01:00PM

AG2R wrote: »

With a name like Biggins are you allowed to hate panto?

Oh yes he is.

TheBody · 24-12-2012 01:10PM

I'm with ya Biggins. Hate them too.

Chuck Stone · 24-12-2012 01:19PM

Can't fucking stand it.

I know it's mostly for the kids but **** me I can't imagine sitting down for a couple of hours listening to June Rodgers' stupid ****ing voices.

Dodge · 24-12-2012 01:20PM

I don't know anyone who actually lkes them. I know a couple who bring their kids. They hate them, and I'm fairly sure the kids aren't bothered either.

Its just a tradition that people will grow out of.

Very similar to Mass IMO

GreeBo · 24-12-2012 01:22PM

Twink.

/thread.

Ihatecuddles-old · 24-12-2012 01:24PM

They are terrible. Jedward are in one this year...

You couldn't pay me enough to sit through one of them.

Zombienosh · 24-12-2012 01:25PM

Pantos are up there with the rose of tralee and the toy show. both cringey loads of bollix.

24-12-2012 01:26PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

im exactly the same with circuses. i dont mind admitting that at 31 years old i am afraid of the circus, there is just something sinister about it, fairground music as well gives me the heebie jeebies and dont get me started on clowns

you been watching to many scooby doo episodes

Biggins · 24-12-2012 01:27PM

AG2R wrote: »

With a name like Biggins are you allowed to hate panto?

I'm doomed... doomed I am!

working fool · 24-12-2012 01:30PM

Itv2 had a panto on juring the week with
ED Byrne .
As if their wasn't enough reasons to despise ED Byrne .

Pantos are usually full of ex shamed soap stars or Troy mc clure types

Agricola · 24-12-2012 01:37PM

I don't think we are supposed to like them though are we?

They are for young children who havent yet become cynical..... and their parents.

Death and Taxes · 24-12-2012 01:44PM

Biggins wrote: »

As the thread title says "I dislike Panto's with a passion! Am I on my own?"
I cannot stand the stupid, irritating, silliness of it all.
I never got them as a kid in what was supposed to be entertaining use/value and as an adult, they are even worse through an adult perspective.
I avoid them like they are a dose of the plague.

Now I know "each to their own" - and rightly so. Thats the way it should be.
I wouldn't nor shouldn't impede anyone else's enjoyment of such shows.
I am just wondering if anyone feels the same as me... that they are a load of stupid cobbers?

With you all the way.
Pure dumb, cant stand them.

Biggins · 24-12-2012 02:22PM

Was made go to one as a kid and it had got to the stage in the show (one of many similar) where a character was running from someone and the usual shouting of "He's behind you" started.

There was me bored to tears looking up at the ceiling (wishing I could be at home with a good book to read) when a Dublin accent from a kid shouted up in chorus with the rest but louder "He's fcukin' behind you ya blind bollox!"

I nearly wet myself with laughter while the whole place went silent for a few seconds!

(It was the only laugh I got ever at a panto)